Home warranty plans typically cost $43 to $67 per month, but factors like coverage and location can change that.

USA TODAY reviewed over 20 leading home warranty companies to find the best options for appliance coverage and value.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Appliance manufacturers offer warranties to stand by the quality of their products and provide peace of mind for homeowners.

Many appliance stores require you to purchase additional protection if you want to extend the warranty past a year or so.

Sami Allen is an editor with a decade of experience in editorial and who is currently the managing editor at Forbes Home. She got her start in lifestyle writing and editing at Oprah Magazine and more ...

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